Algoma Verity Grounded in Delaware River: Coast Guard Responds
The 623-foot motor vessel Algoma Verity ran aground in the Delaware River, about one mile north of Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Bridge, on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred at 6:30 p. m. while the ship was inbound with approximately 45 000 tons of solar salt. As of Thursday afternoon, AIS data indicated that the vessel remained aground outside the main shipping channel and was listed as “not under command.”
Coast Guard officials reported no pollution at this time. A team from Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay is currently on board with representatives from the vessel to create a refloating plan. Maritime traffic in the area has been restricted, with the Coast Guard establishing a safety zone from the Benjamin Franklin Bridge to Tioga Marine Terminal.

Source: x.com
Vessels wishing to transit must contact the Coast Guard Command Center one hour in advance via VHF channel 16 or by calling 215-271-4807.
The Coast Guard’s initial response included deploying a 29-foot response boat from Station Philadelphia and issuing an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast to alert nearby vessels. The cause of the grounding is under investigation.
The MV Algoma Verity, registered under the Bahamas flag, is a Supramax self-unloading vessel with a deadweight of 50 259 MT, operating along the coasts of the Americas. It is owned by Algoma Central Corporation and operated by CSL through the CSL International Pool.